I have owned both a Nitty Gritty 1.0 and now a VPI 16.5. I prefer the 16.5 for its automation, but an automated Nitty Gritty might be just as easy and effective to use. I am not familiar with Premier spray on cleaner. Most spray cleaners in cans I would think leave a residue of some kind. You should check the ingredients of this cleaner before you continue to use it. I use Walker's Prelude record cleaning system which might be more than you need or want. I think the VPI Record Cleaning Solution works quite well as a one step cleaner and is obviously a match to a VPI RCM. I might add that the VPI at least allows you the ability to go to a multiple step cleaning system like the Walker Prelude should you wish to do so now or later. The most basic RCMs without any automation are not user friendly for a multi-step cleaning system like the Walker and while the initial price might attractive today, the most basic machine might outlive its usefulness in a year or two.
Suggestions for an effective record cleaning kit??
I have just purchased a new Rega turntable and have gotten back into analog. I need some advice about record cleaning accessories. I currently use a "spray on" cleaner called "Premier" which seem OK, but it is hard to judge if it is really doing the job. Several years ago, I bought a basic "Needle Doctor" record cleaning machine that in my opinion did very little to improve the sound of my LP's.. I have generally taken good care of my limited collection, but some are just old with varying degrees of pops, clicks and noise. I still have a copy of Cat Stevens "Tea for The Tillerman" purchased in 1972---it actually sounds decent. Thanks, Jim